Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are preparing for a historic meeting in the semifinals of the ATP Finals 2023. This duel represents more than just a semifinal; It is a clash between the two best players on the planet, with the Spaniard and the Serbian seeking a place in the final. Alcaraz, number two in the world, faces number one, Djokovic, in a match that promises to be epic.
The two players have had different evolutions in the tournament. Alcaraz got off to a shaky start, losing to Alexander Zverev, but got back on track and shined in his next matches against Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev. For his part, Djokovic debuted with a close victory over Holger Rune, but lost to Jannik Sinner. Although he won his last group stage match, his performance has been less dominant than expected.
The match between Alcaraz and Djokovic is a repeat of some of the most memorable tennis matches of recent times. So far they have a 2-2 record in their history, and each tennis player has demonstrated his ability to prevail in the most crucial moments. Previous confrontations between them, such as in the semifinals of Madrid, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Cincinnati Masters 1000, have been exciting and close, although the general feeling is that Nole is one step ahead.
In terms of experience in ATP finals, Djokovic has the advantage. This is his 16th participation and he is seeking his seventh crown to become the most successful player in the tournament. Alcaraz, for his part, makes his debut in the competition this year, after missing the last edition due to injury, and has already impressed by reaching the semifinals in his first participation.
Alcaraz not only wants to win this match, but also establish himself as a credible contender for the world number one in 2024. For Djokovic, this match is a chance to consolidate his dominant position and continue his legacy in the tournament.
The match will be played this Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 p.m. and fans will be able to follow it live through Movistar Plus and ATP Tenis TV. You can also follow the live minute by minute through La Vanguardia.
